Back to School

From four months to age four, my oldest son went to a great daycare. They poured so much time and effort into his development and learning. But when my second son was born last year, I had the opportunity...

Around this time last year, I was having serious doubts about whether my youngest, enrolled in kindergarten at the time, was ready to move on to first grade. To be honest, I'd been having doubts for most of the...

Are you searching for a great after school program for your kids? Look no further! Knox County Schools have a lot of great child care resources when it comes to after school programs. For specific information regarding hours, rates...

It’s the first day of school, and today, I am thankful: For the teachers who will be pouring into these kiddos every day;  For the school administrators and custodians and PTA parents who keep the place running; For school security officers who...

Since his birth, I have been around my son nearly 24/7. With the exception of a handful of trips away (lasting no more than four days), it has been me and him. So, it should be no surprise that...

Back to school season is upon us, and with it comes the task of packing lunches for your sweet school aged children. I don’t know about you, but if you’re anything like me, this is a chore that is...

I'm not talking about that magical day when you arrive for school pickup at exactly the right moment and your place in line falls just under the only bit of shade along the entire route. No, the "shade" I'm...